A Special Education Teacher teaches students who have disabilities, and adapts teaching methods to meet the needs of students. Assesses students and helps to develop individualized education plans that specify the services and accommodations needed for each student. Works in a classroom that includes only students with IEPs, or works with students and teachers in regular classes. For students with severe disabilities, may focus on developing skills for independent living. Works as part of a team that includes therapists, school counselors or social workers.
•New Bern, North Carolina This job is also posted in Craven County School District, and North Carolina School Jobs
Job Details
Job ID:
4205424
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Re-Posted:
Jun 22, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
Immediately
Job Description
CRAVEN COUNTY SCHOOLS
Exceptional Children's Teacher
Job Description
Position:
Exceptional Children's Teacher
Reports to: Director of Acountability and Exceptional Children/Principal
Terms of Employment:
10 months
Pay Range:
NC Salary Schedule (commensurate with experience) plus Local Supplement
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Supervises:
May coordinate and direct the activities of teacher assistants
Purposes:
To plan, instruct, and organize instructional environments which help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their educational and social development.
Nature of Work:
The Teacher is required to follow all Board Policies and procedures, and to comply with the instructions and/or directives from his/her supervisor(s). In addition, the Teacher shall perform in a manner that meets the following Standards and Elements.
Teachers Demonstrate Leadership Teachers lead in their classrooms
Take responsibility for all student learning
Communicates vision to students
Uses data to organize, plan & set goals
Uses a variety of assessment data throughout the year to evaluate progress
establishes a safe and order environment
Teachers demonstrate leadership in the school
works collaboratively with school personnel to create a professional learning community
analyzes data
develops goals and strategies through the school improvement plan
collaborates with colleagues to mentor and support teachers to improve effectiveness
Teachers lead the teaching profession
contributes to the establishment of positive working conditions
participates in decision-making structures
promotes professional growth
Teachers advocate for schools and students
advocate for positive change in policies and practices affecting student learning
participates in the implementation of initiatives to improve education
Teachers demonstrate high ethical standards
demonstrates ethical principles
upholds the Code of Ethics and Standards for Professional Conduct
Teachers know the content they teach
teachers align their instruction with the Common Core
develops and applies strategies to make the curriculum rigorous and relevant
develops literacy and math skills appropriate to specialty area
knows subject beyond the content they teach
directs students curiosity into an interest in learning
promotes global awareness and its relevance
teacher incorporates life skills, leadership, ethics, accountability, adaptability
teacher incorporates personal productivity, personal responsibility, people skills
Teachers are knowledgeable about special education policies and procedures
collaborates with regular education teachers
develop and follow IEP
maintain compliant confidential records and paperwork
collect ongoing assessment and data on individual student goals Education and Experience Must hold ot qualify to hold a NC Educators License
NC Educator License in Exceptional Children
Evaluation:
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board and local policy on evaluation of personnel.
Disclaimer
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job. As such, it is not intended to contain all of the duties and qualifications required of an employee in a single position (job). Consequently, it is not to be perceived as a position (job) description or as identification of essential functions as required by ADA.
•By submitting your application you are indicating that you have read the above position description of the job for which you are being recommended. In addition, you are indicating that you are aware of the essential duties of the position and that you can perform the essential functions of the job. You agree to perform each of the duties identified on this job description and understand that failure to perform any of the duties may lead to reprimand up to and including dismissal by the Craven County Schools Board of Education.
•In compliance with Federal Law, Craven County Schools administers all education programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination against any person on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age or disability.
